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The Stand Comedy Club

Edinburgh stand-up comedy venue.

Venue at a glance The Stand Comedy Club · Edinburgh
~150
Capacity
standingmedium
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Comedy
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

The Stand Comedy Club — Quick Facts

Edinburgh stand-up comedy venue.

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The Details

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Capacity~150 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Stand Comedy Club 5 York Pl
Edinburgh
Edinburgh EH1 3EB

Genres

Comedy Spoken-word

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club is a grassroots music venue in Edinburgh, Edinburgh with a standing capacity of approximately 150. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

The Stand Comedy Club books Comedy, Spoken-word acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.

The Stand Comedy Club at 5 York Place in Edinburgh's New Town is a 150-capacity, purpose-built comedy club that has hosted live stand-up since 1998 and operates seven nights a week, year-round (and a flagship Fringe venue each August). Programming centres on weekend headline showcases, touring comedians, the Red Raw open-mic night for beginners and The Best of Scottish Comedy. While primarily a comedy and spoken-word room rather than a band venue, it is a cornerstone live-performance space on the Edinburgh circuit.

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5 York Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 3EB

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